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YY08 XBN

2008 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,565 mi
Last recorded55,565 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 XBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 55,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 54,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,705 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,141 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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YY08 XBN is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 61,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 XBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 XBN registered?

YY08 XBN is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is YY08 XBN safe to buy?

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